Regarded for its ‘extensive experience in PPP projects in the Philippines’, Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) has a broad offering spanning renewable energy, construction, finance and infrastructure development projects. Operating within the private and public sector, the team’s client base consists of governmental bodies, banks and energy companies. Splitting his time between the Philippines and New York, practice co-head Aris Gulapa has particular expertise in infrastructure and energy projects, often advising clients on PPP, compliance and financing issues. With a particular focus on transportation and renewable energy projects, practice co-head Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim is adept at handling due diligence, transactional and regulatory compliance matters. Maria Isabelle Poblete specialises in wind and solar power energy projects, while Joshua Felix Ouano frequently provides assistance in these matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Gulapa Law is knowledgeable in PPP Law and has extensive experience in PPP projects in the Philippines. They deliver the works within the agreed timeframe, ensuring efficiency and reliability. They proactively offer solutions to address the challenges as they arise.’
‘Aris' deep understanding of PPP Projects in the Philippines is exceptional. He responds and attends to the concerns of the client in a timely fashion. Aris is reliable and dependable.’
‘The team is highly engaging & helpful.’
‘They have honed skills and knowledge of their fields.’
'Gulapa Law provides effective legal support ranging from financing to government bids. They are a one-stop shop and a valuable partner to their clients.'
'Aris is a rockstar! His dedication to his client's cause is unquestionable. He will move mountains to get the job done!'
Key clients
- Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
- Electric Power Development Co.
- Sumitomo Corp.
- Peak Off-Grid Innovations and Solutions Inc.
- Asian Development Bank
- International Finance Corporation
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
- Solar Tanauan Corporation
- Alliance Global-Infracorp Development, Inc.
- Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
- Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
- Electric Power Development Co.
Work highlights
Assisting ARI and its Japanese consortium counterparts in their participation in the bid process of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation for the selection and appointment of the Independent Power Producer Administrator for the administration of the contracted capacity and privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plants.
The project involves an unsolicited proposal for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Marinduque Microgrid Power Project by preparing the necessary legal documents and advising client on the laws applicable to the USP in light of the recent enactment of the PPP Code. The firm was successful in assisting the client in hurdling the completeness check of the PPP Center, the government agency in-charge of screening complete unsolicited proposal.
Assisting a developer in a project that involves the submission of an unsolicited proposal before the Public Private Partnership Center for the rehabilitation, operation, and maintenance of a major hydroelectric complex in Southern Philippines and advise on all legal issues relating to the Project.
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Practice head
Aris L. Gulapa; Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim
Other key lawyers
Maria Isabelle Poblete; Joshua Felix Ouano